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HR 1702·GA·house

General Assembly; protection of constitutional conscience, rule of law, and lawful exercise of conscientious objection; urge

In CommitteeFiled Mar 16, 2026
Sponsor: Viola Davis
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House Second Readers

Mar 19, 2026

Summary

The resolution calls on the United States to uphold the constitutional right of individuals to refuse participation in armed conflict when it conflicts with their moral, ethical, or religious beliefs. It stresses that any such objection must follow existing federal procedures and that war‑making decisions should be transparent and accountable. The measure also expresses support for service members and veterans who have served under their oath.

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